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$155+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to McAllen (DSM - MFE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/217:13 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 7/2810:37 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:05 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 5/196:40 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/812:06 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 5/239:22 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/32:58 pm
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 5/95:15 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/81:35 pm
DSM
-
MFE
2 stops9h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 5/234:35 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:00 am
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 5/177:32 pm
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/105:12 am
DSM
-
MFE
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 7/259:23 am
MFE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$446

Find flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to McAllen (MFE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$441
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to McAllen that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

7:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 54m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 5/19

6:40 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 46m

$357

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

5:12 am-9:57 am

1 stop4h 45m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 7/25

9:23 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$446

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

11:23 am-9:57 pm

2 stops10h 34m

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 9/1

5:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$452

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 34m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 7/26

5:20 am-1:34 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$463

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

1:49 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 20m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 7/26

9:59 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$468

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

1:49 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 20m

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 7/26

9:59 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$487

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

1:40 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops8h 17m

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 9/2

7:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$518
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

2:42 pm-11:03 am

1 stop20h 21m

$155
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

4:48 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 32m

$168

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

7:01 am-4:37 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$181

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to McAllen

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-McAllen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-McAllen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-McAllen flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-McAllen flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to McAllen. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to McAllen, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to McAllen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to McAllen?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to McAllen in just under 4h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1092 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to McAllen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to McAllen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to McAllen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to McAllen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to McAllen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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